Features and Benefits High quality stainless steel blades Extra thick drop forged handles Stock resistance grips Customized thickness to optimize performance Hardwood Knife Block Knives included are: 8quot; Bread Knife 8quot; Chef s Knife 8quot; Carving Knife 6quot; Cleaver 6quot; Boning Knife 4.5quot; Veggie Knife 4.5quot; Utility Knife 3.5quot; Paring Knife and Hardwood Knife Block. High quality stainless steel blades are precision ground and tapered. Extra thick drop forged handles with stock resistance grips. Grips are crafted to blades for extra strength a solid balanced feel and sure grip. Each knife is a customized thickness to optimize the performance of its intended task.